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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.21 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.21 and 29.78 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.21 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.21 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.21 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.81/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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